***Winter 2025 Registration Deadline: January 8, 2025***

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Our social skills groups are run under the direction of experienced Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Psychologists, supported by our dedicated Elevated Abilities aides and staff. This collaborative approach ensures that each child receives individualized attention and expert guidance throughout the program.

 

We offer three levels of social skills groups, each focusing on specific areas of social development:

• Level 1: Playful Pandas - Functional Play Skills (Ages 5-9)
  This group focuses on foundational play skills, including turn-taking, sharing, and initiating play. Through structured activities and guided free play, children learn to engage with peers and build basic social communication skills.

• Level 2: Talkative Tigers Problem - Solving Strategies (Ages 8-11)
  In this group, children learn to navigate social challenges by developing problem-solving strategies. The curriculum covers topics such as handling disappointment, understanding the size of problems, and responding appropriately to different social situations.

• Level 3: Conversational Cayotes - Conversational Skills (Ages 9-13)
  This group is designed to enhance conversational skills, including initiating and maintaining conversations, understanding non-verbal cues, and handling disagreements. The focus is on fostering meaningful social interactions and building lasting friendships.

 

Each program runs for 12 weeks, providing consistent support and opportunities for practice and growth. Our skilled staff use a variety of teaching methods, including role-playing, video modeling, and positive reinforcement, to ensure that children feel comfortable and successful in their social development journey.

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***Potential clients are required to attend one of the following observation sessions. This is to ensure that each child is assigned to the most appropriate group. If your family has available respite hours, we appreciate using them for the observation night; however, participation does not require this.***

 

January 10, 2025 4:00-6:00 pm

January 17, 2025 4:00-6:00 pm

January 24, 2025 4:00-6:00 pm 

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Winter 2025 Program Dates 

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• Level 1: Starts on February 25, 2025, and runs until May 13, 2025.
  Sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM​

• Level 2: Starts on February 26, 2025, and runs until May 14, 2025.
  Sessions are held on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM​

• Level 3: Starts on February 27, 2025 and runs until May 15, 2025.
  Sessions are held on Thursday evenings from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM​

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Program Cost: The total cost for each group is $1200. FSCD may cover $1000, with the parent portion being $200. This portion may also be billable to insurance.

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Flexible Age Ranges: While the age ranges are provided as a guideline, we recognize that each child’s abilities and needs are unique. We are flexible with ages to ensure that children are placed in the group that best fits their developmental stage.

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How to Register:

 Getting started is easy! Complete the contact us form or download the intake form below and email it to info@elevatedabilities.ca. Our team will reach out to confirm your registration and provide any additional information.

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